ghd Presents Blue Sky: twenty-seven names & Ingrid Starnes NZFW 2012

Hair: Michael Beel for ghd

Ingrid Starnes and twenty-seven names came together for New Zealand Fashion Week 2012 as part of the second ever Blue Sky concept show to release their autumn/winter 2013 collections. Global hair styling superbrand ghd joined forces with Showroom 22 and the two local labels as the naming rights sponsor for ‘ghd Presents Blue Sky,' presented at Britomart’s Nathan Club and Australis House.

twenty-seven names
The twenty-seven names’ winter 2013 collection — ‘i thought you’d never ask’ — emerged from the first line of Jeffrey Eugenides’ The Marriage Plot: "To start with, look at all the books”. In the collection, 19th-century detailing and hand-printed silk sits alongside bright multi-colours and polka dots.

The hair was full and slightly textured; think 90's inspired volume meets the mother out of the 'Beethoven' movie.

Ingrid Starnes
The Ingrid Starnes’ Autumn/Winter 12/13 collection, Hunt’s End, was based on a whole group of eccentric characters that go away to an old estate for a hunting weekend. Michael and his ghd team had ten minutes to change the twenty-seven names look to fit Ingrid’s aesthetic and new collection!

Michael explains of the Ingrid Starnes look, ‘We took the twenty-seven names volume but made the hair more streamlined through the top. We wanted the hair to give off an effortless glamour feel that Ingrid’s clothing epitomises.'

Trend Report: NZFW 2012

I’ve just finished my fourth consecutive year working backstage at NZFW as a pro artist for Smashbox Cosmetics. In between prepping models for our own shows, I was lucky enough to be able to attend some of the shows on offer throughout the week.

Here are some of my favourite beauty looks from the week.

HAILWOOD

Image: Stephen Marr

Hair: Lauren Gunn for Stephen Marr

The locally revered designer, who also launched his shoe collection for Mi Piacci, showed a fantastic collection that as a whole was one of my favourites. The hair was a soft 70′s blowdry, with lots of movement and a subtle wave through the front pieces.

SALASAI

Make-up: Amber D for M.A.C
The idea behind this look was “Dolly Parton meets Joan Jett”, which sounds scary, but resulted in one of the most effective looks of the week. Key products used included Uninterrupted Pro Longwear Eyeshadow and Hot Paprika Pro Longwear Eyeliner. Without a doubt, the hero of the look was the bold lip, created using Sin Lipstick, Ruby Woo Lipstick and Burgundy Lip Pencil. That lip colour is just stunning!

JULIETTE HOGAN

Image: thread.co.nz

Make-up: Josie Wignall for M.A.C

The look was inspired by a girl traveller, who travels first class. She is polished and immaculate. It’s a very soft and diffused look, which relies on Autumn shades,  with terracotta eyeshadows in ‘Rule’ and ‘Peaches’ and ‘Sincere’ blush, with ‘Honey Love’ lipstick.

TRELISE COOPER

Image Credit: Alex Tee

Make-up: Amber D for M.A.C
This was one of my personal favourites, if only for the wildly avante garde styling and seamless running that could only come from such a well-travelled brand. The smokey eye and glam metallic were the focus of this elegant yet edgy look. That heavy lid was created using Tarnish Eye Kohl, Bottle Green, Scene and Carbon Eyeshadows, and Blacktrack Fluidline. For those pink cheeks, Amber generously applied Pink Swoon Blish, Silver Dusk Irridescent Powder and Pink Opal Pigment to highlight.

CHARLIE BROWN

Make-up: Smashbox
Hair: Stephen Marr
Nails: Orly
Charlie Brown’s Naughty & Nice collection for a/w 2013 was the only international label presenting at this year’s New Zealand Fashion Week. The look was based around a modern 50′s girl with deep red lips, neutral eyes (using Multiflash trio) and matte porcelain skin. The lip colour was created using a mix of Infrared Matte and Grenadine.

ANDREA MOORE

Hair: ghd

Photo: Carly Van Winkel / 3 News

Andrea Moore’s aptly named collection for winter 2013 ‘The Hunt’ was true to the equestrian theme with horse prints and riding-inspired styles. Hair was equally equine themed with horse tail inspired front pony tails.

Miranda Kerr - The New Face of Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy

Unilever Australasia has announced the exciting signing of Miranda Kerr to represent new hair care brand Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy in Australia.

Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy offers a rich blend of vitamins and nutrients that ensures a deeply nourished scalp.

“To be chosen to represent such an innovative brand is a huge thrill,” says Miranda Kerr.

Bobbi Brown unveils Katy Holmes as its first celebrity face

Bobbi Brown may have been revolutionising the beauty industry for over 20 years, but recently they entered new terrain with the announcement of their first-ever celebrity face - the recently single Katie Holmes.

“Katie Holmes epitomises the modern ‘Bobbi woman’… I think of her as the modern day Ali McGraw, who I have always admired,” says Bobbi Brown. “Katie is a classic natural beauty, entrepreneur and mother. When I met her, I thought she was a natural fit for my brand, and felt an instant connection with her because we have so much in common.” 

Holmes adds, “Bobbi is exceptional and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is a company that we, as women, all turn to because it is make-up that is very accessible and makes you feel pretty. Sometimes it is just a lipstick or a blush that makes you feel like you can do what you need to do. Make-up is powerful and I am thrilled to be a part of this brand.”